Subject description
In this subject students will be assigned a topic from their School's academic staff in an area that is related to their honours research project. Students will be provided with instructions on how to research and develop a literature review and a project proposal related to the topic in small … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHY8466 - Research Methods
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hour lecture, 3 hour practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate advanced analysis skills and an ability to effectively conduct preliminary research on a topic of interest in a chosen field of study.
2.
Perform preliminary work to extend this topic in an area that is relevant to their respective research area of interest.
3.
Show a high level ability to communicate in writing by producing a literature review, project proposal and final report on the topic relevant to their respective research area of interest.
4.
Employ high level oral communication skills through the delivery of a seminar presentation speaking to a knowledgeable, but non-specialist, audience.
Assessment details
Written Report describing a research field.
Talk describing a research field.
Talks Presenting Science in Research
Talk describing a research field.
Visual explanation of a Physics topic
Work integrated learning
Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.